Earlier this week I received my 1st Quilt via the internet! It is for a little girl who is turning One. I am so excited. It will be, at Melodie's request, similar to the Strawberry Picnic. Finished Kayla's and the Green with Envy Quilt on the HQ. Then finished the bindings on each. All I have to do is label them. Which I made too.
Ashley returned from PA after his visit with Annette. She is "golden" in color. Her spirits are good, which is a relief.
We are seriously considering sending me to school for Pharmacy Tech. Money is the issue so we really have to think about it. I also applied or sent resumes to the VA for several jobs, and took a test for the 911 dispatcher position for Jefferson County on Friday. Got an 81, 75 was the MHP requirement. We'll see if I get a phone call.
I really need to get back on the Wii. Need to lose weight. Hopefully if I put this down in print I'll do it.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Amazed and other goings on
Well I keep up with a niece by following her blog. Sometimes I am truly amazed at what I read on it. She is so so much more religious than Ash and I, and sometimes we think to the extremes. But that is truly her decision. We would not take that security away from her as long as it is not pushed on us. However I just read something about being truly grateful to her parents for the way they sacrifice their lives by taking care of Mom. As we get her several months out of the year I understand what they have to go thru. It is nice to know that other family members are realizing what we and Ash's Brother and Cheryl are going thru as caretakers.
It will really set Mom back now that Annette has told Mom that she is in the last stages of her cancer. And has been given only a few months to live. Mom has already buried her husband, and her youngest daughter. I am not sure how she is going to handle this. As for us, well Ashley is checking into some passes that Butch can get him to get to PA so that he can see his sister a final time. I think he is ignoring parts of it but that is the way he is dealing with it. The flight out is a way for him to make it a realization. Ashley is the youngest of 5, and he has buried a sister already. It is hard for him. I just hope he realizes I am here and not to block it in- like he usually does. Bless you Annette.
Well, I am going to start up classes again. A Carpenter's Wheel, and a Split Decision which is a jelly roll quilt.I would love to have 2 in each class. I'll get back to you on how well it goes.
I am also working on the binding for Emily's quilt. I hope to get it done this week. I joined a quilt group. Stash-Builder's. I hope it goes well.
It will really set Mom back now that Annette has told Mom that she is in the last stages of her cancer. And has been given only a few months to live. Mom has already buried her husband, and her youngest daughter. I am not sure how she is going to handle this. As for us, well Ashley is checking into some passes that Butch can get him to get to PA so that he can see his sister a final time. I think he is ignoring parts of it but that is the way he is dealing with it. The flight out is a way for him to make it a realization. Ashley is the youngest of 5, and he has buried a sister already. It is hard for him. I just hope he realizes I am here and not to block it in- like he usually does. Bless you Annette.
Well, I am going to start up classes again. A Carpenter's Wheel, and a Split Decision which is a jelly roll quilt.I would love to have 2 in each class. I'll get back to you on how well it goes.
I am also working on the binding for Emily's quilt. I hope to get it done this week. I joined a quilt group. Stash-Builder's. I hope it goes well.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Welcome to 2011!!!
As I reflect on the past year I am very thankful for the many things I and we (my husband Ashley and I) accomplished. We remodeled my sewing room for my HQ. I was so so excited when he said I could get one. I stayed pretty busy with all my projects. Ash got me a Go Baby for Christmas which I had to get some dies for and will try to get to today and use.
Our youngest, Rachel, is planning her wedding. Found her dress the weekend we went to Billings. Absolutely gorgeous, of course I'm prejudiced.
Our oldest Erin has started dating a nice young man who is very special to her.
We had his mother here for a long summer. It was a strenuous time as she is going thru the phases of Alzheimer's and Dementia. So we had to be very patient with her, even though it was hard at times. She melted a container top at the stove- didn't realize it was against the burner. In her defense she was trying to help by getting dinner readied. She went against our wishes that she not take Gabbi outside or bring her in if we had her tied out, and not to do the steps. We didn't want her falling. This was also about the time I was downsized. I lost my job. In one instance it was good as she was not left alone. And basically I had the summer off.
I kept busy with the business, Peace Valley Quilts. We did flea markets, shows around the holidays, taught quilting classes. I was able to find temporary positions so I did not have to collect unemployment for long. I know its there for you when you lose your job but collecting unemployment still has that embarrassing feeling hanging around. I worked at the VA @ Fort Harrison for a few months, and now am temporary at AT&T as a meet and greet. Getting paid very well I might add. Funny how I swore I would never go back to cellular sales. But then again I am not selling, just taking names and directing customers where to go. I don't need to know cell phones, plans, restrictions....
I am looking forward to 2011. Getting the business to be able to produce enough income monthly to make the HQ payments. To finally get a permanent full time job. To have lost a sufficient amount of weight for Rachel and Brandon's wedding in September. I am going to make my dress. To get my diabetes under better control with the weight loss. We are going to have to remodel the bathrooms as we have leaks, so we'll have to get some estimates done. And so much more is in store.
Happy New Year to Everyone! May it be a Loving and Prosperous one for all!! Health and Happiness to you and yours!
Our youngest, Rachel, is planning her wedding. Found her dress the weekend we went to Billings. Absolutely gorgeous, of course I'm prejudiced.
Our oldest Erin has started dating a nice young man who is very special to her.
We had his mother here for a long summer. It was a strenuous time as she is going thru the phases of Alzheimer's and Dementia. So we had to be very patient with her, even though it was hard at times. She melted a container top at the stove- didn't realize it was against the burner. In her defense she was trying to help by getting dinner readied. She went against our wishes that she not take Gabbi outside or bring her in if we had her tied out, and not to do the steps. We didn't want her falling. This was also about the time I was downsized. I lost my job. In one instance it was good as she was not left alone. And basically I had the summer off.
I kept busy with the business, Peace Valley Quilts. We did flea markets, shows around the holidays, taught quilting classes. I was able to find temporary positions so I did not have to collect unemployment for long. I know its there for you when you lose your job but collecting unemployment still has that embarrassing feeling hanging around. I worked at the VA @ Fort Harrison for a few months, and now am temporary at AT&T as a meet and greet. Getting paid very well I might add. Funny how I swore I would never go back to cellular sales. But then again I am not selling, just taking names and directing customers where to go. I don't need to know cell phones, plans, restrictions....
I am looking forward to 2011. Getting the business to be able to produce enough income monthly to make the HQ payments. To finally get a permanent full time job. To have lost a sufficient amount of weight for Rachel and Brandon's wedding in September. I am going to make my dress. To get my diabetes under better control with the weight loss. We are going to have to remodel the bathrooms as we have leaks, so we'll have to get some estimates done. And so much more is in store.
Happy New Year to Everyone! May it be a Loving and Prosperous one for all!! Health and Happiness to you and yours!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
The End of 2010
A quick synopsis of some of what has been going on.....
Well it has been since August since my last post. Alot has changed, and happened.
Mom went back to Florida sometime in September, before my birthday. But not before she made sure she "conned" Rosie and Allen to take her to the hospital due to pain. Which in turn caused and brought attention to a huge communication issue. The Drs found an aneurysm in her back and told her she didn't have long. False. She does have an aneurysm- found last year from Dr in FL. It has not grown or moved. We ( Ash and I ) were made to look like the bad guys from the Butte gang. admittedly we did not know about her health problem till the Dr visit.Mom has always been a hypochondriac, therefore Ash and I took her complaints as with a grain of salt. As it turned out when she got back to FL and Butch took her to the DR he was told that the aneurysm did not move or grow. The pain was from her back and the arthritis she has. Did Butte call at anytime to inform us of Mom or to say sorry for the accusations? No. Are we spending holidays there anylonger? No Ashley and I do not feel we are welcome. We feel like we are not good enough for them any more. Oh well, their loss.
It took awhile but I finally got the remainder of the payment for the quilting class I am teaching. My student kept giving me excuses. I also have quilted for customer several quilts. Starting new classes up again in January. As Peace Valley Quilts we have attended several shows to check them out for next year, and participated in some shows. We will be doing the Civic Center, Clancy Middle School, Butte/ MT Tech,and Boulder Christmas shows next year. The business is slowly but steadily building. The way Boulder supports businesses I don't believe I will ever have a store front though.
As far as work goes. I am still working as a Temporary. Now, however I am working at AT&T. The pay is awesome. I am a meet & greet person, no stress either. The only thing I don't like is the hours. I would love to off by 5.... But I am working and beggars can't be choosers right?
Thanksgiving consisted of Erin, Ash, and I sharing a fried turkey, PA Dutch Potato Filling, and the r est of the normal items. Rachel and Brandon were in Libby with his family. Christmas will be in Belgrade w/ Rachel and Brandon. We are going to have dinner ready for when Rachel gets off work.
The plans for the wedding are coming along smoothly thank goodness. Rachel and her girls along with Wanda and I went to Billings in Oct and she found her dress. It is gorgeous. Can't wait for Ashley and Brandon to see her, they are going to be pleased.
Well it has been since August since my last post. Alot has changed, and happened.
Mom went back to Florida sometime in September, before my birthday. But not before she made sure she "conned" Rosie and Allen to take her to the hospital due to pain. Which in turn caused and brought attention to a huge communication issue. The Drs found an aneurysm in her back and told her she didn't have long. False. She does have an aneurysm- found last year from Dr in FL. It has not grown or moved. We ( Ash and I ) were made to look like the bad guys from the Butte gang. admittedly we did not know about her health problem till the Dr visit.Mom has always been a hypochondriac, therefore Ash and I took her complaints as with a grain of salt. As it turned out when she got back to FL and Butch took her to the DR he was told that the aneurysm did not move or grow. The pain was from her back and the arthritis she has. Did Butte call at anytime to inform us of Mom or to say sorry for the accusations? No. Are we spending holidays there anylonger? No Ashley and I do not feel we are welcome. We feel like we are not good enough for them any more. Oh well, their loss.
It took awhile but I finally got the remainder of the payment for the quilting class I am teaching. My student kept giving me excuses. I also have quilted for customer several quilts. Starting new classes up again in January. As Peace Valley Quilts we have attended several shows to check them out for next year, and participated in some shows. We will be doing the Civic Center, Clancy Middle School, Butte/ MT Tech,and Boulder Christmas shows next year. The business is slowly but steadily building. The way Boulder supports businesses I don't believe I will ever have a store front though.
As far as work goes. I am still working as a Temporary. Now, however I am working at AT&T. The pay is awesome. I am a meet & greet person, no stress either. The only thing I don't like is the hours. I would love to off by 5.... But I am working and beggars can't be choosers right?
Thanksgiving consisted of Erin, Ash, and I sharing a fried turkey, PA Dutch Potato Filling, and the r est of the normal items. Rachel and Brandon were in Libby with his family. Christmas will be in Belgrade w/ Rachel and Brandon. We are going to have dinner ready for when Rachel gets off work.
The plans for the wedding are coming along smoothly thank goodness. Rachel and her girls along with Wanda and I went to Billings in Oct and she found her dress. It is gorgeous. Can't wait for Ashley and Brandon to see her, they are going to be pleased.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Wow. Really?
Has it really been since June since I posted? Wow- So much has happened.
I am finally back to work. I am working thru the Temp Agency AtoZ for the VA. It is 40 hours a week, and hopefully will lead to a permanent fulltime position.
My Quilting Business- Peace Valley Quilts is slowly taking off. I have recently quilted Tresa's quilt, am in the process of making 5 quilted handbags, and have made 3 aprons for the Wiebe's, quilted a small quilt for Shirley too. I scheduled 3 classes, we'll see who I can get, and how many students attend. I was also asked to teach the Service Learning Club to make pillowcases in September.
Mom has been here since the beginning of June. It has been a long summer. Mostly because of Alzheimer's and Demensia. she needs the volume up so loudly it is ridiculous. Memory, both longterm and short term are shot.She doesn't like chicken, noodles, broccoli w/out cheese, and so much more. She shuffles very slowly, and drinks very little water- and wonders why her urine smells.....Hate to say but I am counting the days till she goes home.
Shirley can't move to Glendive in the apartment she was looking at as she makes too much money. She says it is because they look at the gross income and not the net. its a shame they look at it that way as she really needs to get closer to family and a place for Bill that is close to a hospital.
Well I better go- need to make the bed so we can sleep tonight. Try to get back on tomorrow and let you know about Erin her most recent relays....
I am finally back to work. I am working thru the Temp Agency AtoZ for the VA. It is 40 hours a week, and hopefully will lead to a permanent fulltime position.
My Quilting Business- Peace Valley Quilts is slowly taking off. I have recently quilted Tresa's quilt, am in the process of making 5 quilted handbags, and have made 3 aprons for the Wiebe's, quilted a small quilt for Shirley too. I scheduled 3 classes, we'll see who I can get, and how many students attend. I was also asked to teach the Service Learning Club to make pillowcases in September.
Mom has been here since the beginning of June. It has been a long summer. Mostly because of Alzheimer's and Demensia. she needs the volume up so loudly it is ridiculous. Memory, both longterm and short term are shot.She doesn't like chicken, noodles, broccoli w/out cheese, and so much more. She shuffles very slowly, and drinks very little water- and wonders why her urine smells.....Hate to say but I am counting the days till she goes home.
Shirley can't move to Glendive in the apartment she was looking at as she makes too much money. She says it is because they look at the gross income and not the net. its a shame they look at it that way as she really needs to get closer to family and a place for Bill that is close to a hospital.
Well I better go- need to make the bed so we can sleep tonight. Try to get back on tomorrow and let you know about Erin her most recent relays....
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Quilting...& Stuff
Well the Quilt Class is over. Both ladies finished their quilt tops. They both look very nice. I will be quilting them as soon as I am given the go ahead. Emily is finishing her binding, Tresa has completed hers. I made labels for them today.
I worked in the sewing room today putting away a bunch of fabric Shirley gave me. I am going to miss her. She is hoping to move to Glendive to be closer to her daughter and family. Going to move Bill to the VA over there. I understand why, but still am going to miss her greatly.
I want to get back downstairs to work on the quilts I have to put on the machine and the one I need to bind yet. I finished the binding on one last week when I was in Arkansas. Now just to label it.
Got my last piece from Wiebe Pottery. A pie plate, and it is a beautiful Emerald Green. Now just to bake a pie, I'll be making a Shoo fly this week for Mom.
Going to Kentucky next week for work, and I may have one in July also. They are paying me per diem, plus expenses. I am still unemployed, however resumes are out all over. I am keeping my fingers crossed something comes soon.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
An update....
Well, for starters I am still not employed however I will be working as a floater for HealthTronics over the next few weeks to cover everyone else's vacations. I am going to Arkansas next week. I may be going to Kentucky again later in the month also. I have applications in at several different places. I know I am going to have trouble finding pay here in MT like I was getting with HT.
I started quilting classes with Emily and Tresa. They opted to do a Queen size quilt. Next week will be our final class. Tresa will be done, Emily however I am not sure. She has her outer border to put on and make her binding as well as her backing. I will be quilting them also, after they are completed. Ashley and I decided to give those that go through my classes a discount on the quilting cost. I am going to do another class as soon as I get back from my trip. It will be called the Evening Star Wall Hanging. I am also going to do a block of the month quilt. I will post pics when quilts are completed. I finished a wall hanging for Emily, Italy map from a towel. Sunshine Health Mine also placed an order for Bath Salts. They were made and delivered also. Peace Valley Quilts is slowly picking up.
I have been asked by Dawn to show the kids how to make pillowcases for a Service Learning Project.
Erin is moving to a new place in Butte. She will be sharing the rent and house with a friend. A Melanie that is on the tv news. She is also making a quilt for friend and her soon to be husband. I cut out everything for her - she just has to sew it together.
I am working on several quilts at this time. Two need to be binded, 2 are ready to be quilted, 1 is getting sewn together, and 1 is waiting for Julia's blocks so that I can put it together, and 1 in the drawer waiting for Ash's "Man Cave" to be completed. We will hang hat one in the room. His Mom made that one with her Mother.
I am going to make some pot holders, aprons, and table runners for the Farmer's Market this summer- better get working on that.
Hmmm- even though I am unemployed I am still very busy. I like that.
I started quilting classes with Emily and Tresa. They opted to do a Queen size quilt. Next week will be our final class. Tresa will be done, Emily however I am not sure. She has her outer border to put on and make her binding as well as her backing. I will be quilting them also, after they are completed. Ashley and I decided to give those that go through my classes a discount on the quilting cost. I am going to do another class as soon as I get back from my trip. It will be called the Evening Star Wall Hanging. I am also going to do a block of the month quilt. I will post pics when quilts are completed. I finished a wall hanging for Emily, Italy map from a towel. Sunshine Health Mine also placed an order for Bath Salts. They were made and delivered also. Peace Valley Quilts is slowly picking up.
I have been asked by Dawn to show the kids how to make pillowcases for a Service Learning Project.
Erin is moving to a new place in Butte. She will be sharing the rent and house with a friend. A Melanie that is on the tv news. She is also making a quilt for friend and her soon to be husband. I cut out everything for her - she just has to sew it together.
I am working on several quilts at this time. Two need to be binded, 2 are ready to be quilted, 1 is getting sewn together, and 1 is waiting for Julia's blocks so that I can put it together, and 1 in the drawer waiting for Ash's "Man Cave" to be completed. We will hang hat one in the room. His Mom made that one with her Mother.
I am going to make some pot holders, aprons, and table runners for the Farmer's Market this summer- better get working on that.
Hmmm- even though I am unemployed I am still very busy. I like that.
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